After the Revolution
Who led the rebellion of Massachusetts farmers that showed the weaknesses of the national government?
Daniel Shays
What meeting wrote the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
The Constitutional Convention
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
James Madison
A government in which states agree to act together on certain issues?
Confederation
What compromise created a House of Representatives based on population and a Senate with equal state representation?
The Great Compromise
What group of advisers did Washington establish to help him lead the executive branch?
The Cabinet
Why did Jefferson take action against the Barbary pirates?
The United States used military action to protect American ships and sailors. They threatened American shipping and demanded tribute
Give one major cause of the War of 1812.
British impressment of American sailors or British interference with American trade.
Name one important weakness of the Early U.S. Government
Congress could not tax the states directly, difficulty regulating trade, or enforcing laws
Name the three branches of the national government
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Give one precedent George Washington set as president.
serving two terms; establishing the Cabinet; shaping the traditions of the presidency; or another accurate precedent.
What 1803 purchase greatly increased the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What U.S. warship became famous for victories in the War of 1812?
USS Constitution
Describe the state of the Colonies right after the revolutionary war.
Individuals did not respect authority and did what they wanted without consequences.
What document contains the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
Who led the expedition that explored much of the newly acquired western territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What battle inspired the words that became “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
The defense of Fort McHenry
Why did many Americans conclude that the country needed a more effective national government?
The Articles of Confederation left the national government too weak to handle important problems. Problems after the Revolution, including debt, trade difficulties, and Shays’ Rebellion, increased support for change.
What system uses electors to help choose the president and vice president?
The Electoral College
Name one freedom in the Bill of Rights
freedom of speech, press, and religion
What was one important reason for exploring the Louisiana Territory after the purchase?
To learn about the new land, map it, and find routes for travel and trade.
After the War of 1812, what kind of ideas did Madison adopt in some areas of economic policy?
Some Federalist ideas, including support for a national bank and other measures to strengthen the nation.